In the Verrado community's heart, Verrado High School is a public school serving more than 1,500 students in ninth through 12th grade.
Here, the school follows a mission to encourage collaboration, communication, creative thinking and critical thinking in an inclusive, supportive atmosphere. Most notably, motivated learners can participate in the Advancement Via Individual Advancement (AVID) program to get ahead on their college prep tracks.
Beyond the classroom, Verrado boasts a comprehensive athletics program with a football stadium and many facilities on campus. Every fall, Verrado Vipers can compete in football, cross country, swimming, badminton and golf. While basketball, wrestling and soccer take the spotlight during winter, athletes also can show off their moves in baseball, softball, tennis, track and volleyball in the spring.
If all the sports aren't enough, students can pursue their passions in more than 20 extracurricular clubs, ranging from theater and fencing to band and choir. Plus, Verrado High hosts countless pizza nights, school plays and musicals, spirit showcases and other fun events to help all students shine throughout the year.
Verrado High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
20050 W Indian School Rd,
Buckeye, AZ
Agua Fria Union High School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Terry Maurer
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
B
B-
B
C
C+
B
A-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
45.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
24%
State Average
48%
Science
13%
State Average
30%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
338:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
46.5%
White
40.7%
Black
5.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
734 Students
Northern Arizona University
652 Students
Grand Canyon University
478 Students
University of Arizona
446 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College
226 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus
212 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
171 Students
University of San Diego
147 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus
105 Students
Phoenix College
87 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
165 Students
Nursing
142 Students
Psychology
127 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
107 Students
Biology
95 Students
Computer Science
62 Students
Engineering
46 Students
Marketing
41 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/12/2024
Good community. Good school. I just don't know why you have to pay for your elective classes. Have lots of sports from football to volleyball, wrestling ect. Both my kids went here.
3/25/2024
Verrado High School is a fun environment to be in. It encourages students to be creative and gives them all the tools they need to be successful. Over the years, they have increased their safety measures to ensure that students and staff feel safe at school, and they put the students first in everything they do. Overall, I have made so many positive memories here, and I cannot recommend this school enough to future and current high school students.
3/4/2024
I have gone to Verrado High School for all 4 years of high school, though my freshman year was mainly online. I was on the Varsity pom team all 4 years along with NHS and HOSA. Being apart of the pom team definitely elevated my high school experience and in general, I had a very enjoyable 4 years thanks to that. Though, there have been times at Verrado where it felt like my safety was at risk. I would like to see change in campus safety and security.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/21/2022
If you have a special needs child do not, I repeat do not send your child to this high school. My child has experienced a level of discrimination and embarrassment, some would call harassment. My child was literally personally harassed by a teacher and that teacher is still employed by the school. A...
6/15/2020
This school has helped my son grow in knowledge and experience for starting out life.
8/9/2017
I have had 3 sons go to this school from 2011 to present. It has progressively gotten worse as time goes on. The schedule issues are constant. We pick classes in May only to get classes that my straight A Senior didn't pick. There is a high turn over of teachers as well. 30 new teachers this year al...
10/17/2016
Had two boys in this high school and one required special assistance. Everyone has been extremely helpful and VHS provided challenging educational opportunities for each of my boys to excell in their own way. Many sports to choose from and great support from staff.
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About Verrado
List Price Range
$400K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
347
Average Home Value
$623,512
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
11%
Household Income
$151,558
% of College Grads
38.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,345 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
22.6%
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